Maine Nonprofit Day

Every day, Mainers rely on nonprofits to nurture our minds, protect our environment, inform our government, educate our children, and drive our economy–all while investing significant financial and human resources throughout the state. As a sector, nonprofits contribute more than $16 billion dollars per year to the economy, and employ 1 in 6 Maine workers. 

Since 2004, MANP has hosted an annual Maine Nonprofit Day to:

• Empower nonprofits to participate fully in the formation of public policy that impacts the communities they serve
• Increase policymaker awareness of nonprofits and their vital contributions to Maine’s economy and way of life
• Strengthen relationships between nonprofit leaders and public officials

Maine Nonprofit Day 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Maine State House in Augusta on Tuesday, January 13th to celebrate the work and worth of nonprofits across the state!

Together, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and partners came together to:

• Connect with legislators and share nonprofit perspectives
• Take a guided tour of the State House
• Learn practical advocacy tips from experienced peers, lobbyists, and former legislators
• Build relationships and strengthen connections across Maine’s nonprofit sector

Maine Nonprofit Day 2026 — In the News

• Maine Nonprofit Day hosted at the State House (WABI5)
• Nonprofit leaders meet with state lawmakers on Maine Nonprofit Day (FoxBangor)
• Nonprofit leaders gather in Augusta for Maine Nonprofit Day (WGME)

2026 Exhibitors

To help showcase the breadth and impact of Maine's amazing nonprofit community, Nonprofit Day featured exhibit tables in the Hall of Flags. Space is very limited and we received more than 70 applications to exhibit at the 2026 event. The selected organizations represent a slice of the diverse missions, geographies, and sizes of Maine's nonprofit sector.

• Community Organizing Alliance
• Democracy Maine
• House in the Woods Military & Family Retreat
• Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
• Lubec Community Outreach Center
• Maine Mineral and Gem Museum
• New Ventures Maine
• Nibezun
• People's Inclusive Welding
• Pine Tree Legal Assistance
• Project Home
• ProsperityME
• Spurwink
• The Maine Monitor/Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting
• Western Foothills Land Trust

Advocacy Resources to Use Year-Round

• MANP’s “Adding Up Impact” report includes important data about the scope of nonprofits' role in Maine.
• Our "Advocacy Resources" page contains lots of information about the rules of nonprofit advocacy, connecting with legislators, and navigating the legislative process.
• Contact MANP’s Advocacy Director, Mary Alice Scott, if you have questions about how your organization can engage in advocacy.